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Getting there and around

Plane on the tarmac at the Whangārei airport with Mount Manaia and the sun in the background.

Whangārei District starts just 106kms north of Auckland. Whangārei city is approximately two hours drive north of Auckland.

Getting to Whangārei

Whangārei city is around two and a half hours drive north of Auckland or a 35 minute flight from Auckland Airport.

Getting around Whangārei

Find out about public bus services, rental vehicles, shuttles and driving around the Whangārei District.

Transport services in Whangārei

Here are vehicle rental, shuttle and public transport options that are available in the Whangārei District.

Electric vehicles in Whangārei

Just 106kms north of Auckland, Whangārei has one of the highest electric vehicle ownership rates in New Zealand.

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